Bill Meltzer: Flyers Gameday: 11/15/23 @ CAR

Bill Meltzer: Flyers Gameday: 11/15/23 @ CAR
- bmeltzer

Soooo...you might say that Canes are due for a home loss? 🤔

after last game RP is still on the 3rd line and cates is on the 4th?

after last game RP is still on the 3rd line and cates is on the 4th?
- Peter Richards

Tortorella was noncommittal after Tuesday's practice regarding personnel and combinations for Wednesday
- bmeltzer

[quote=Tomahawk] well just hope that means he's scratched and brink is back with bee and cates.

after last game RP is still on the 3rd line and cates is on the 4th?
- Peter Richards

Torts said he was uncertain yesterday as to what the lines/personnel will be (basically whether Poehling or Brink sits and, if Poehling is on, whether he starts at 3C or 4C). We'll see later and I'll update the blog accordingly.

Torts said he was uncertain yesterday as to what the lines/personnel will be (basically whether Poehling or Brink sits and, if Poehling is on, whether he starts at 3C or 4C). We'll see later and I'll update the blog accordingly.
- bmeltzer

thanks

Step out of the stone age and bench Deslauriers.

Torts said he was uncertain yesterday as to what the lines/personnel will be (basically whether Poehling or Brink sits and, if Poehling is on, whether he starts at 3C or 4C). We'll see later and I'll update the blog accordingly.
- bmeltzer

I have to say that I am mildly shocked that Cates is on the 4th line. I did not think Torts would demote his favorite player.

Step out of the stone age and bench Deslauriers.
- Feanor

I honestly don't understand all the Deslauriers hate. The guy plays 9 minutes a game on the 4th line and does a good job in that role including providing a physical presence in the lineup, and we have already seen the need for such a presence this season. Who else do you feel should be playing on the 4th line in his place for 9 minutes a game?

I have to say that I am mildly shocked that Cates is on the 4th line. I did not think Torts would demote his favorite player.
- mickel25

Laughton wouldnt stand for playing on the 4th line so Torts has no choice.

I honestly don't understand all the Deslauriers hate. The guy plays 9 minutes a game on the 4th line and does a good job in that role including providing a physical presence in the lineup, and we have already seen the need for such a presence this season. Who else do you feel should be playing on the 4th line in his place for 9 minutes a game?
- jd250

Did you not notice Cates was demoted to the 4th line last game?

Cates-Poehling-Hathaway

Who in the Carolina lineup provides a need for a "physical presence"? Toronto already benched the guy they brought in to provide a "physical presence" and have not suffered one bit.

Erik Karlsson is +8 and has 15 points in 14 games. I'm shocked and amazed that moving to Pittsburgh has seen his plus minus turn around from what it was on the San Jose Sharks, even though he's scoring points at about the same rate. Nobody could have predicted that.

Did you not notice Cates was demoted to the 4th line last game?

Cates-Poehling-Hathaway

Who in the Carolina lineup provides a need for a "physical presence"? Toronto already benched the guy they brought in to provide a "physical presence" and have not suffered one bit.
- Feanor

wasn't RP on the third line with bee and scott last game? Cates centered ND and hath.

Erik Karlsson is +8 and has 15 points in 14 games. I'm shocked and amazed that moving to Pittsburgh has seen his plus minus turn around from what it was on the San Jose Sharks, even though he's scoring points at about the same rate. Nobody could have predicted that.
- Feanor

You know who has impressed me so far? Washington. No Backstrom and a slow start from OV. 8-4-2. Shut out Vegas last night.

Erik Karlsson is +8 and has 15 points in 14 games. I'm shocked and amazed that moving to Pittsburgh has seen his plus minus turn around from what it was on the San Jose Sharks, even though he's scoring points at about the same rate. Nobody could have predicted that.
- Feanor

better team, but season is young and he is a minus 95 for his career.

Laughton wouldnt stand for playing on the 4th line so Torts has no choice.
- MBFlyerfan

as you say...rent free

I honestly don't understand all the Deslauriers hate. The guy plays 9 minutes a game on the 4th line and does a good job in that role including providing a physical presence in the lineup, and we have already seen the need for such a presence this season. Who else do you feel should be playing on the 4th line in his place for 9 minutes a game?
- jd250

He doesn't do a good job and there is zero need for that presence.

I honestly don't understand all the Deslauriers hate. The guy plays 9 minutes a game on the 4th line and does a good job in that role including providing a physical presence in the lineup, and we have already seen the need for such a presence this season. Who else do you feel should be playing on the 4th line in his place for 9 minutes a game?
- jd250

When has there been a need for a knuckle checker this season? Maybe the Flyers should ice a 4th line that has some skill and can actually carry the play instead of the current line who statistically spends the majority of their time on ice hemmed into the d zone?

You know who has impressed me so far? Washington. No Backstrom and a slow start from OV. 8-4-2. Shut out Vegas last night.
- Hextall271

Bunch of names I’ve never heard before on the score sheet every night

Torts mentioned it is good for rookies to sit a game or TWO, seems TWO coming up

Bunch of names I’ve never heard before on the score sheet every night
- ClaudeFather

mixing some younger guys in, but was surprised Matthew Phillips is listed at 5'7" 140 lbs. on capfriendly.

Did you not notice Cates was demoted to the 4th line last game?

Cates-Poehling-Hathaway

Who in the Carolina lineup provides a need for a "physical presence"? Toronto already benched the guy they brought in to provide a "physical presence" and have not suffered one bit.
- Feanor

I did not notice that. I don't believe that makes sense anyway, I think Cates should be the 3C. He has to develop and struggle through things just like the other kids on the team, it's just part of the process. I think Laughton on the 4th line with Hathaway and Deslauriers looked good for the most part, though I wonder how it would look with Hathaway-Peohling-Laughton as a 4th line? In the end, Laughton needs to play more than 10 minutes a night.

mixing some younger guys in, but was surprised Matthew Phillips is listed at 5'7" 140 lbs. on capfriendly.
- Peter Richards

It’s helped the flyers

Torts mentioned it is good for rookies to sit a game or TWO, seems TWO coming up
- wcorvette

Yup, I agree, they need time to reset, practice and then get right back out there.